A captioned photo, published in the Nashville Times (1940), about the operetta presented by du Pont students. The text reads: “The ‘Fanfare’ chorus pictured above participated in a du Pont High School operetta entitled ‘Hollywood Bound,’ pictured...

A twenty-two page pamphlet put out by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of enticing business owners to locate their businesses in Nashville. Content includes statistics on population, economy, business, transportation, taxes, cost...

A published photo of the used car business of Capitol Chevrolet, from the Nashville Times (1940). The automobile dealership is cited in the 1941 City Directory with “C. N. Rolfe, Jr. Pres; W. H. Gourley, V-Pres.; Minos Cox, Sec-Treas, Chevrolet...

An original will of Margaret E. Alexander, dated August 12th, 1905. Illustrates the first page of the document. Alexander’s will was presented for probate to the DeKalb County Court during the November term, 1911. Forms part of Record Group 16,...

An original will of Frances R. Autin, “widow of William T. Autin,” dated October 21st, 1915. Illustrates the first page of the document. Autin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on November 15th, 1918. Forms part of...

An original will of Mrs. Victoria A. Baldwin, dated May 19th, 1919. Illustrates the first page of the document. Baldwin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on July 23rd, 1919. Among the named beneficiaries in Baldwin’s...

A scrapbook page related to the engagement announcement of Miss Kathryn Parrish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McMurray Parrish, to James Collins Thurman (Mr. and Mrs. James Collins Thurman, Jr.). The Parrish-Thurman announcement was published...

A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about the Founders’ Day pageant at Eastland School. The caption identifies left to right “Mrs. Tom A. Bland, president of the Eastland P.T.A.; Mrs. J. H. Pate, Eastland Founders’ Day chairman; Mrs....

An original will of Mary Rose Alexander, dated October 3rd, 1893. Illustrates the first page of the document. Alexander’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 19th, 1895. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original...

An original will of Mary A. Avrit, dated January 7th, 1902. Illustrates the first page of the document. Avrit’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 4th, 1904. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...

An original will of Mrs. A. M. Ball, dated November 28th, 1921. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ball’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on July 13th, 1923. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...

A letter from Dutch immigrant Peter J. Williamson back home to his wife, Eunice, during the Civil War. In 1862, Williamson enlisted as a Private in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Company F and was ultimately promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. During...

A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about Nashville Times carrier boys. The caption reads: “More than 200 Nashville Times carrier boys were guests last night of the Dodson Shows, at Fortieth and Charlotte, when all the entertainment...

An original will of Mrs. Terry Alexander, dated February 4th, 1913. Illustrates the first page of the document. Alexander’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 2nd, 1914. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original...

An original will of Frank M. Ayers, dated November 20th, 1914. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ayer’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 13th, 1922. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...

A typescript will of Mrs. Amanda J. Ball, dated March 16th, 1922, with a codicil of June 13th, 1922. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ball’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on October 15th, 1925. Forms part...

A two page letter to Henry C. Hibbs from Arch Trawick written on Jersey Farms Milk Service stationary. The letter reads like a poem in the form of a request for the design of an elaborate building that would be "…Stocked with books of sages/ Where...

A letter from Dutch immigrant, Peter J. Williamson, back home to his wife, Eunice, during the Civil War. In 1862 Williamson enlisted as a Private in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Company F and was ultimately promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. During...

An original will of Joseph A. Ayers, dated June 3rd, 1915. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ayers’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on October 5th, 1915. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...

A typescript will of Charles S. Ball, Jr., dated May 20th, 1924. Illustrates the first page of the document. Ball’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on May 29th, 1924. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...